Man accused of robbing Sawmill Rd CVS for a case of beer

by Chris White

(Courtesy: CPD)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) —

Columbus Police said the CVS on the 7400 block of Sawmill Rd was robbed by a man who displayed a gun overnight Monday.

According to police, the unknown man entered the business and a grabbed a case of beer around 12:30 a.m. When the man approached the sales counter, he lifted his shirt and displayed a gun in his waistband then walked out of the store.

Police said the man was around 5'9" tall with a medium build and reddish-brown colored hair. He was wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, brown camo pants, and black boots.

Anyone having information regarding this robbery is encouraged to contact the Robbery Unit at (614) 645-4665.